Be TT programme

Bat and Chat success for Ramsbottom TT Academy

A new Bat and Chat session that was started in October 2019 via Be TT funding support has proven to be a real success. The... Continue reading

March 11, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Coaching

Table Tennis at the BBC for Sport Relief

Last week I was asked to deliver some coaching to help the staff at the BBC carry out a marathon 24 hour Table Tennis challenge... Continue reading

March 11, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Jersey Grand Prix cancelled

The Jersey Grand Prix, which was due to take place next month, has been cancelled.

March 11, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Volunteer Clive happy to be back at the centre of events

Volunteer Clive Oakman said he felt right at home at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships as he returned to the sport he served with distinction more than 20 years ago.

March 11, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Photo of the 2019/20 JBL Winners
British League

TableTennisDaily & Ackworth School take JBL honours

TableTennisDaily and Ackworth School are the Junior British League Premier Division champions for 2019/20 after topping the tables with 100% win records this season.

March 10, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Clubs

Brighton’s inspiration factor earns top award

Brighton TTC cemented its status as an inspiring club by winning a prestigious Sport and Recreation Alliance award.

March 10, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford: I want to be at this level all the time

Liam Pitchford hailed a “massive step” in his career as he reflected on a Qatar Open performance which saw him reach his first singles final on the ITTF World Tour – a day after reaching his first doubles final.

March 9, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Honour in defeat for Pitchford in Qatar Open final

Liam Pitchford lost the match but won universal respect in his first appearance in an ITTF World Tour final at the world-class Qatar Open.

March 8, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
International

Stacey pleased with silver

Joshua Stacey took silver in the men’s class 9 singles in the Costa Brava Para Open in Platja D’Aro. There were bronze medals for Megan Shackleton, Martin Perry and Ashley Facey Thompson.

March 7, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Liam & Paul beaten by Chinese greats in final

Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall were defeated 3-1 by the world's best pair Ma Long & Xu Xin in the Qatar Open doubles final today - but Pitchford will have a chance for revenge over Xu Xin in the singles semi-finals tomorrow.

March 7, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Payet goes out in Euro quarters

English involvement ended at the European Under-21 Championships in Croatia as Denise Payet and her partner Hana Arapovic exited in the quarter-finals of the Women's Doubles.

March 6, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Liam and Paul into Qatar Open final!

Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall are into the Men's Doubles final at the Qatar Open, where Chinese superstars Ma Long & Xu Xin await. Liam is also into the singles quarter-finals.

March 6, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
London & South-East

MK Championships : Mighty Matt retains his crown

Sadly the downward trend of entries continues with only 32 this year, including just 5 women but no juniors.  We did however enjoy a fleeting visit... Continue reading

March 5, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Liam and Paul march on in Qatar

Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall are into the semi-finals of the Men's Doubles at the Qatar Open, while Liam reached the singles last 16 after an eventful end to his opening match.

March 5, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Payet moves on in doubles after singles exit

Denise Payet is into the Women's Doubles last 16 at the European Under-21 Championships, but there was no joy in the singles for Payet or Matthew Daish.

March 5, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

It’s a case of ‘ping long’ for BBC Sport Relief

The have been some marathon efforts to raise money for Sport Relief down the years, now two BBC producers are turning to table tennis to help fight poverty and inequality.

March 5, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
England Leopards

Pitchford & Drinkhall comeback earns main draw place

Paul Drinkhall was unable to join Liam Pitchford in the main singles draw of the Qatar Open, but the pair are through in the Men's Doubles after a tremendous comeback win today.

March 4, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Cast your vote and help Steve win!

Your vote could be all-important in helping table tennis coach Steve Bertie win a prestigious national award.

March 4, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
International

Seven aim to reign in Spain

Seven British athletes are heading to Spain today to compete in the Costa Brava Para Open which begins tomorrow in Platja D’Aro (March 5-8) as the qualification period for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games enters its final few weeks.

March 4, 2020 | Paul Stimpson
British League

Premier leaders aim to finish the job at JBL

It will take a lot to dislodge the two Premier Division leaders as the Junior British League plays to a conclusion at Derby Arena this weekend.

March 4, 2020 | Paul Stimpson